Construction work begins at Newport scheme

Bellway Wales has started construction work on a development of more than 200 new homes in Newport.The developer is building 212 properties at Alder Grove, off Queensway, Llanwern. A range of two, three and four-bedroom houses are being provided for sale.Alder Grove marks Bellway’s third housing scheme within the new Glan Llyn neighbourhood on the site of the former Llanwern Steelworks.Dan Shone, sales director for Bellway Wales, said: “Construction work at Alder Grove is progressing well and we are hoping to release the first new homes for sale in an official launch of the site in January next year.”Alder Grove is the third development being delivered by Bellway Wales in the ongoing regeneration project on the site of the former Llanwern Steelworks. Our latest development will bring the number of new homes we are delivering within this transformative project to 546.He added: “Our continued presence in the area is evidence of our ongoing commitment to providing much-needed new housing in Newport. We liaised closely with Newport City Council to ensure that the homes at Alder Grove are tailored to meet the specific requirements of the local housing market.”Of the 212 homes at Alder Grove, 191 will be for private sales and 21 affordable properties.Also included will be new tree planting, three play areas and a green landscape corridor with a path for pedestrians and cyclists.Newport City Council approved detailed plans for the scheme in November 2022.